(Atlantic) The Atlantic, Marne, Anita, Lewis, and Griswold Fire Departments were called to the apartment fire at 7th and Locust at 2:58 p.m. Highway 6 near 7th and Locust is closed to traffic. The complex consists of five apartment complexes, and eight occupants. Everyone is out of the structure safely. The Red Cross has been called in to assist. Firefighters were still at the scene at 6:00 p.m.
Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel met with the media. Chief Cappel’s comments are posted below. Click the arrow to listen in.
